The Chalkboard

l There will be a senior awards night beginning with a senior art show at 5:30 p.m. May 26 and senior awards beginning at 6:30. All are welcome to attend.

l Graduation is set for 7 p.m. June 6 in the football stadium.

H.E. MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SIC/PTO TO MEET MAY 23

The combined School Improvement Council and Parent-Teacher Organization will meet at 5:30 p.m. May 23 in the media center.

IT’S TESTING SEASON. HERE’S THE SCHEDULE:

l May 24: Eighth-grade Algebra I End-of-Course Exam Program

l May 25: Eighth-grade Algebra I End-of-Course Exam Program

l May 26: Ninth-grade English I End-of-Course Exam Program

l May 27: Ninth-grade Algebra I End-of-Course Exam Program

l May 31: Ninth-grade Biology End-of-Course Exam Program

l June 1: Ninth grade physical science End-of-Course Exam Program

l June 2-8: Final exams and make up End-of-Course Exam Program

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

l All checked out library books are due back to the media center on Wednesday.

BRING IN BOXTOPS, SOUP LABELS BY FRIDAY

The deadline to turn in BoxTops and Campbell Soup labels for this school year is Friday. Everyone can help the school by collecting them throughout the summer months for next year. Thanks to teacher Amanda Bray for all her work organizing, collecting, cutting and packaging.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ONLINE SUMMER LEARNING

There will be a parent information session on virtual summer school at 6 p.m. May 23 in the media center.

CAFETERIA TO HOST COOKOUT

The Bluffton Middle School cafeteria staff will host an end-of-the-year cookout during lunches on June 3. Grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs and barbeque will be served along with corn-on-the-cob and baked beans. A flyer will be sent home with students inviting parents to attend. Simply RSVP to the office (843) 707-0700. Prices are $1.85 for students and $3.15 for adults.

l There will be a strings and band concert at 6 p.m. May 24 in the cafeteria.

l Seventh-grade female soccer players are invited to a soccer meeting from 3 to 3:30 p.m. June 1.

l Report cards will be given to students June 8.

l BLMS is now collecting and recycling ink cartridges. Drop off used ink cartridges to the front office.

CHEERLEADING, FOOTBALL TRYOUTS COMING UP

Rising seventh and eighth graders interested in football and/or cheerleading must attend mandatory clinics from 3 to 5 p.m. May 23-25 and tryouts at 3:30 p.m. May 26 in the H.E. McCracken Middle School cafeteria. Call Sherrie Bush-Sturgis with questions at 706-8756. Pick up packets at the BLMS Front Office.

l Bluffton Middle’s Night of the arts will be held May 27.

EAT OUT TUESDAYS FOR BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tuesdays are “Eat Out for Bluffton Middle Nights.” So far, Giuseppi’s and Cheeburger, Cheeburger have signed on to donate a portion of proceeds to the school. Make sure to let them know you are from Bluffton Middle School.

RED CEDAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

l Tonight is Chick fil-A Spirit Night. Come out and support the Red Cedar Parent-Teacher Organization.

YOUNG LEARNERS TO VISIT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Kindergarten and first graders are headed off to an all day adventure at the EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia. Parents are asked to help dress the children appropriately according to the weather forecast for the day: the regular school uniform and sneakers, and any layering that may be necessary. The K/1 Team would like to express their thanks to all those that purchased a hot pretzel throughout the year. The pretzel proceeds helped to fund this field trip. Parents, the buses should arrive back at the school between 4:45 and 5 p.m. Please pick up the children at that time.

SPELLING BEE IS THURSDAY

On Thursday, second- through fifth-grade students should come to school prepared to spell with the best of them.

PTO LOCK-IN IS FRIDAY

The Parent-Teacher Organization will host a Lock-In Friday designed to be a night of fun for kids and a night out for parents. Staff and the PTO will host children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade from 6 to 9 p.m. Students will get to have food, fun and games with their classmates in a safe environment. Reservations must be made by Tuesday. The cost is $12 for one child; $20 for two children; and $27 for three children. Call 707-0600.

MC RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PTO TO MEET

There will be a Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the main building.

SINGING EAGLES ON TOUR

The M. C. Riley Singing Eagles Varsity Chorus will perform at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Beaufort County School District Board of Education meeting at County Council chambers in Beaufort. Then, they will perform beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bluffton Farmer’s Market.

CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY

Chick-fil-A will host a Spirit Night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, when Chick-fil-A will generously donate a portion of the dinner profits to the school. The pre-kindergarten teachers will work behind the counter.

OKATIE ELEMENTARY

l Students in grades three through five who missed any portion of the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards test will take make-up tests this week.

SECOND GRADERS TO HEAD TO THE ZOO

From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, second-grade students will visit the Riverbank Zoo and Gardens in Columbia. Students will learn more about the basic needs of animals, classify animals based on their characteristics, identify distinct environments that support the life of the animal, and gain a better understanding of the interdependence between animals and plants as sources of food and shelter.

BLUFFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

l Students in grades three through five who missed any portion of the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards test will take make-up tests this week.

CAREER FAIR IS FRIDAY

Students in grades two through five will attend a career fair on Friday. Volunteers are needed to share about various careers. Call 706-8500.

CROSS SCHOOLS

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION, CONTRACTS MEETING TONIGHT

Parents new to the lower/middle school will meet at 6 p.m. tonight for new parent orientation, while returning parents will need to be at the school at 6:45 p.m. for a summer contract meeting. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers for next year and to see what the students’ summer work will consist of.

l On Tuesday, the second graders will help in the Church of the Cross Food Bank.

l The eighth graders will take final exams on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week.

l The Cross Schools Sports Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Friday Stooges Café.

MAY RIVER MONTESSORI

‘READING WITH THE GNATS’

May River Montessori Elementary children will attend a Savannah Sand Gnats game on Friday due to their participation in the Savannah Sand Gnats Book Bug Reading Program.

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